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Alibris enjoys a generally positive reputation among customers, particularly for its wide selection of used books at competitive prices and reliable shipping. Many customers appreciate the timely delivery and the ability to track orders, contributing to overall satisfaction. However, concerns arise regarding the variability in book conditions, with some items not meeting expectations, and delays in shipping for urgent needs. Additionally, the separate shipping fees for each book can deter purchases. Despite these issues, the platform remains a favored choice for many due to its extensive inventory and user-friendly website.
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I would like a way to order two copies of the same book. I could not figure out a way to do that using the alibris.com website, so I ordered the same book from two different vendors.
I order great books; I receive great books. I feel great about myself for not having sold my child's future to a conglomerate that would happily eat him if it meant profit.
Shopping experience was good, but I'd selected a book from a US seller, then had to renew my login credentials. When I went back to get the book logged in, it was gone and I was compelled to select a UK seller. I don't know if the book was bought by someone else in the 5 minutes it took me to log in or if it's in some ether zone caused by my initial selection. Either way, I won't have my copy in time for the book club.
It is always a pleasure doing business with Alibris. No matter the title, they seem to have it available
I always enjoy finding and ordering books from/through Alibris
Smooth experience from a french buyer and book lover!
Easy to search and evaluate selection; easy to order and check out.
I've been a periodic customer for close to 20 yrs. And have always had a good shopping experience!
This entire search and purchase has been a breeze...really like the website.
Easy to use online shopping experience.
Easy to find what I was looking for. Check out was a breeze.
My search for the desired book was quick and accurate; the suggested associate titles were appropriate and helpful; it all is accomplished quite fast.
Easy. And it was easy to find books in my price range
You had the book I was searching for at a good price.
Always the first go to when looking for new/old books.
My shopping experience with Alibris was great. Whatever book I wanted was available and at a good price
My shopping experience was simple and easy. You always have the books i need and at a good price
My shopping experiece was great and simple. No issues at all
What I wanted was easy to find and the price is right
My shopping experience was great. Alibris had the book that I wanted at a good price.
Alibris has everything that I need. And ordering is easy
I have been ordering books from Alibris for a while now. And everytime I order a book the process has been simple and easy. No issues or stress
My shopping experience is always easy, it's never a problem
My experience was great and easy. No issues at all
Alibris carries a lot of books that I want. Finding what I need is easy. And the prices are reasonable.
Barnes and Nobel has no guest check out option. I loathe creating a new account. I don't want to have a password. Alibis is a nice book seller. Alibis does not require passwords to read books.
Love the breadth of the selection. Would appreciate it if the selected search criteria would all show up at the top of the results list.
SO FAR it's been fine. I'll let you know if my book doesn't make me happy
There were several books available that looked like the one I've been reading from the local library. I picked a bookseller that had 5 stars and a very great price! I hope the book turns out to be the very one I want for reference in my own library.
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

